Expert, Independent Valuations

Your Treasures, Properly Valued

At Brilliant Vintage, we provide expert, independent valuations for jewellery, watches, designer handbags, clothing, and silver. Whether you need documentation for your insurer, are managing an estate, or require an impartial assessment for legal purposes, your pieces are in experienced hands.

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Expertise You Can Trust

Meet Our Founding Director

Every valuation is carried out by our founding director, Helen, whose twenty-five years in the jewellery trade have been defined by integrity, deep industry expertise, and the highest professional standards. She has worked for the most prestigious auction houses in the world, as well as in retail, in both London and New York, and has had the pleasure of handling some of the most important pieces of jewellery ever sold on the open market.

Helen is a Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain and holds a diploma in gemmology and diamond grading. Alongside jewellery, she is qualified to authenticate and value designer items and watches, so you can be confident that every piece is assessed with genuine expertise.

Our Services

Valuation Services We Offer

Insurance Valuations

A precise replacement value assessment carried out by a qualified specialist, presented in a format accepted by all major UK insurers. Essential for ensuring your jewellery, watches, handbags, clothing, and silver are covered for their true worth — protecting you against loss, theft, or accidental damage.

Probate & Tax Valuations

When administering an estate, HMRC requires an accurate open market valuation of jewellery, watches, and other luxury goods at the date of death. Our probate valuations are prepared to the exacting standards required for inheritance tax purposes and are fully accepted by HMRC.

Legal Valuations

During divorce proceedings or other legal disputes, an independent and impartial valuation is vital for the fair division of assets. Our reports are prepared with the clarity, rigour, and authority required for legal proceedings, mediations, and court submissions.

Authentication

A valuation is only as sound as the authenticity behind it. We authenticate designer handbags, watches, and accessories from the major luxury houses, confirming a piece is genuine before any figure is attached to it — essential when insuring, selling, or settling an estate.

Simple & Transparent

How It Works

Getting a professional valuation with Brilliant Vintage is straightforward. Our expert team guides you through every step of the process.

Step 1

Get in Touch

Contact us by phone, email, or complete the form on this page to discuss your pieces and arrange a valuation.

Step 2

Share Your Items

Send clear photographs and any provenance documentation. The more detail you provide, the more accurate the preliminary assessment.

Step 3

Expert Assessment

Our qualified gemmologist and luxury goods specialist carefully examines, researches, and values each piece to the highest professional standards.

Step 4

Receive Your Certificate

You receive a comprehensive, professionally prepared valuation certificate accepted by all major UK insurers and courts of law.

Ready to discover the true value of your jewellery, watches, handbags, clothing, or silver? Complete the form below and one of our experts will be in touch to discuss your requirements and provide a fee quote.

For larger collections or estate valuations, we are happy to visit you at home. We cover the South West, South East, Midlands, and South Wales — please get in touch to arrange a home visit.

Prefer to contact us directly?
Email: hello@brilliantvintage.co.uk
Phone: +44 (0)1242 437102